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Women’s Enterprise Day 2023 Highlight Video

Hear from the attendees of Women's Enterprise Day 2023, which took place at Thames Rowing Club on 29th March.
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Going for Gold: Interview with the late Jacqueline Gold (1960 – 2023)

Inspirational talk from the late Jacqueline Gold (CBE), CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, at Women's Enterprise Day 2022. As a fierce champion for female entrepreneurship and empowerment, Jacqueline shares her powerful story and discusses how to renew your purpose and stand out from the competition.
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How to manage business cashflow during difficult times

By Jonathan Amponsah, CEO of The Tax Guys. Four useful tips on managing cashflow.
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Three reasons why you should start selling online by Enterprise Nation

If you’re a small business that has traditionally relied on off-line sales from bricks & mortar shops, the impact has...
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Why small businesses should move disability up their list of priorities

Parma Sira, Small Business Disability Adviser at Smarter London SMEs, tells us why small businesses should be making disability a priority.
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10 Tips for reaching and keeping new local customers

Basil Fansa, founder of My Virtual Neighbourhood , shares his top 10 tips on promoting your business locally. 
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What is tone of voice & why should you know about it?

by Cara Bendon, branding and marketing specialist; Founder, Cara Bendon Brand Consultancy If you’ve ever laughed at a funny advert...
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How to start a small business in five steps

by Stacey McIntosh, Editor-in-chief of Sage Advice UK   1. Turn your idea into a reality. Have the self-belief to...
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Brexit: My suppliers rely on the EU – how can I mitigate the risk?

If your suppliers are based in the UK, you may have felt protected from any Brexit fallout
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Local marketing: How to reach customers in your area

  If your business has any physical locations, local SEO and marketing should be one of your top priorities —...
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Business Support for Creatives in challenging times By Nicole Horgan (Creative United)

Creativity, problem solving and resilience underpin the creative sector, but even these traits have been put to the test in...
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What is PR, and do I need to do it?

Sam Brown, The PR Mastercoach, demystifies what PR is and how it can help to drive and build a small...
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How will Brexit affect data protection in the UK? by Rebecca Burn-Callander

If you have no contacts or customers in the European Union then your data protection strategy will be unaffected by...
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How to hire great people

By Kate Bassett The people you employ can make or break your business. Here’s how to go beyond the polished CVs and scripted answers to find the best talent.
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Brexit: I buy from the EU – what do I need to do now?

  by Rebecca Burn-Callander   The UK withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020 after four years of...